1640 NE Upper Drive

MLS# 294179 Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated mid-century gem located on desirable College Hill, just blocks from campus. This spacious home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and versatile living spaces ideal for owner-occupants, investors, or multi-generational living. The main level features an updated kitchen with custom maple cabinetry, tile flooring, stainless steel appliances, a built-in hutch, pantry, and adjacent dining area. Architectural character abounds with vaulted knotty pine ceilings, exposed beams, and oak flooring throughout. The inviting living room showcases a brick wood-burning fireplace and a large picture window overlooking mature trees, creating a peaceful treehouse-like setting. Three bedrooms, a full bath, and a powder room complete the main level. The recently updated lower level offers excellent flexibility with wood-look tile flooring throughout, a spacious family room with a floor-to-ceiling masonry fireplace, a second updated kitchen with dining area, two generously sized bedrooms, and a full bathroom. This level has successfully operated as a short-term rental, generating approximately $30,000 annually in additional income. Its proximity to the university and desirable layout have made it especially attractive to short-term guests. Outdoor living is equally impressive, featuring a private front patio, an expansive lower-level deck, and a charming pergola set on pavers, all designed to maximize privacy and enjoyment. The property also includes an abundance of established edible landscaping, including cherry and peach trees, currants, gooseberries, raspberries, Arctic kiwi, and an herb garden with oregano, thyme, chives, and mint. Move-in ready and full of character, this turnkey property offers a rare combination of classic mid-century design, modern updates, income potential, and an unbeatable College Hill location.